What Role Does Prayer Play in Bible Study? (Video 16: "Bible Study for Beginners" series)

[@keithferrin]

QUESTION: Do you have a model/process for praying that's been helpful for you?

[@ConqueringSpiritwithK]

New and blessed to be here today . I love your channel, I love to pray, reading the Bible and spending time with God. I am glad that I found your channel and happy to be a subscriber. Looking forward to being blessed by more of your content.

[@keithferrin]

Glad you're here! Blessings brother!

[@painteroflove]

There's just something enjoyable about your "every-man" type "easy-going" approach. May I share the CATNIP prayer recipe that may serve as a place to start? It's so easy to remember and (seems to me) it's a well-rounded prayer framework: C/Confess my sins,. A/Adoration for Him, telling Him of my love and appreciation for Him. T/Thank Him for my life, and the many blessings he gives me/us every day. N/Nothing, as in "say nothing" - just be still, know He is God, and listen for His leading. I/Intercede, i.e. pray for others. and lastly, P/Petition: Ask Him for His help and His blessing. CATNIP (An easy "just do it" place to start?)

[@keithferrin]

I've heard a lot of different prayer types. But not CATNIP. I really like the model...and it made me smile. So thank you! :)

[@aaronyuen541]

Could you tell me the Biblical authority of ultimate relationship purpose? Thank you.

[@keithferrin]

Not sure if I'm understanding what you mean by the "Biblical authority of ultimate relationship purpose" but if you're asking for where in the Bible I find that, I would have to say, "Every page." The entire Bible is about God creating us FOR relationship and then doing everything to RESTORE relationship so we can live eternally with Him IN relationship.